Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

Enjoy rugged, scenic single track at the Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville with a half marathon, 10K and kids mile through Ijams Nature Center. Technical rocky sections and flowing trails make for a fun, challenging day.

Tackle rolling singletrack at the Bell Ringer Trail Run on December 13, 2025, with 50K, 25K and 15K distances at Montgomery Bell State Park. Proceeds support Friends of the park and finishers earn medals and local wood awards.

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Take on scenic trails near Chattanooga at the Bad Beard X Evergreen Property Grp Holiday Hustle on December 21, 2025. Enjoy Christmas swag, pancakes, a kids fun run and a family friendly vibe while supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust..

Trail of Fears in Jackson TN is the oldest continuous Last Runner Standing trail race where athletes loop a 4.3 mile trail each hour and anyone who misses the bell is out. Finish faster for more rest as laps repeat until one runner remains.

Join the Frosty Fireman in Franklin TN for a challenging 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association. Tackle a scenic hilly loop with steep climbs and fast downhills while helping firefighter families.

Tackle a scenic 25K on Raccoon Mountain at the Rabid Raccoon, a counter clockwise trail test featuring ridge and singletrack terrain with a five hour cutoff. Enjoy aid stations, post race food and a campfire style finisher mug.

Tackle rugged single track in Meeman Shelby Forest with 50K or 25K options on January 17, 2026. Enjoy challenging terrain, scenic trails, and aid stations along the way with finisher medals and proceeds supporting trail upkeep.

Take on the Wanderers' Trail Race on January 25 at Maryville College Woods. The chip timed 5k winds over hills, streams and roots, with a kids trail mile and youth 5k for a family friendly day of scenic trail running.

Join the 15th annual Mike Cooley Overton Park 10K Trail Race in Memphis on January 31, 2026 for a scenic run through The Links at Overton Park. All net proceeds support park trails and quirky gnome awards await top finishers.

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Gone Loco on Feb 8, 2026 is a flat, runnable rails to trails test along the Eureka Trail in Athens Tennessee, featuring a 55k, an 11 mile and an 11 mile ruck. The field is capped at 150 entries so register early.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Run a scenic 6K on White Oak Mountain trails at Southern Adventist University with a tough early climb and rolling finish. Enjoy cash prizes, early entry shirts, and help bring local kids to outdoor adventure programs.

Hit the trails at Big Ridge State Park for the Dark Hollow Wallow, featuring challenging hilly 11 mile and 5 mile trail races plus a Kids Trail Mile. Aid stations have very small cups so bring your own water, and students and KTC members sa..

Run a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.

Music City Trail Ultra invites runners to tackle rugged ridgeline trails and gravel jeep roads through a scenic family farm and the Cheatham Wildlife Reserve, with 50K, 25K and 12K distances. Finishers receive on course snacks, a finisher c..

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain in a 50K or 10 Miler with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Enjoy shoe demos, a post race meal and free beer while supporting Signal Mountain Athletics and local rescue teams.

Take on the Viper 300 at scenic Shelby Farms Park, a multi day ultrarun through lakes, woods and even a herd of buffalo. Choose distances up to 300 miles on a 33.4 mile loop with live tracking for the 300 and 200 races and staffed aid.

Run the scenic, moderately hilly single track at Concord Park in Knoxville on March 21, 2026 with 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile to choose from. Expect a friendly trail vibe, challenging terrain and a fun day outdoors.